15) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People care for one another in a way that is qualitatively better than I have experienced in other groups. (AGREE9)

19) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - People laugh and joke and have a good time even when engaged in serious business matters. (AGREE13)

24) After reading the following statement, decide on the extent to which you agree or disagree with it - Our Christian beliefs and practices are typical of the majority of people in our community. (AGREE18)

31) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Providing worship that reaffirms the familiar traditions of your religious heritage, e.g., hymns, liturgy, sacraments, etc. (IMPORT5)

32) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that deepens members' understanding of the Bible, the Church, and the Christian tradition. (SATISF1)

33) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that nurtures, uplifts, and strengthens individuals to carry on their daily lives. (SATISF2)

34) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that challenges members to relate the Gospel to the issues and situations that confront them. (SATISF3)

36) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that reaffirms the familiar traditions of your religious heritage, e.g., hymns, liturgy, sacraments, etc. (SATISF5)

43) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Encouraging members to understand and act on the relationship of the Christian faith to social, political and economic issues. (IMPORT27)

50) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing worship that helps members express their joy and thanksgiving for God's gifts to them. (SATISF22)

55) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Encouraging members to understand and act on the relationship of the Christian faith to social, political and economic issues. (SATISF27)

66) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members understand and view their use of money, time and talents in all areas of their life as expressions of Christian stewardship. (IMPORT52)

67) How important should the following task be in your congregation - Helping members understand their Christian responsibility for the care, development and conservation of the earth's natural resources. (IMPORT53)

77) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members understand and view their use of money, time and talents in all areas of their life as expressions of Christian stewardship. (SATISF52)

78) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Helping members understand their Christian responsibility for the care, development and conservation of the earth's natural resources. (SATISF53)

80) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing education for youth that encourages an open search for a faith that makes sense of their lives. (SATISF62)

82) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing educational events that allow children, youth and adults to share with each other in a common setting. (SATISF64)

85) How satisfied are you with your congregation's current performance on the following task - Providing adult education that teaches about the Bible, the church and the Christian tradition. (SATISF65)

87) How much do agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There's an ample opportunity for members to make known their concerns and hopes for the congregation to leaders and other members. (AGRCON1)

89) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are well informed about what the various committees and groups in the congregation are doing. (AGRCON3)

90) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The community around the church is well informed about the activities taking place in the congregation. (AGRCON4)

91) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are well informed about the concerns, needs and activities of the neighborhood/community around the church. (AGRCON5)

94) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Study of the needs of the congregation is regularly undertaken as the basis for church planning. (AGRCON8)

95) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Study of the needs of the community is regularly undertaken as the basis for church planning. (AGRCON9)

96) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Committee and group chairpersons regularly attempt to discover how members feel about the way their committee or group is functioning. (AGRCON10)

97) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There is a regular process for laypersons to give feedback to the pastor about his performance. (AGRCON11)

98) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Those who make important decisions about the life of our church consistently represent the thinking of the majority of members. (AGRCON12)

99) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Important decisions about the life of the church are rarely made without being openly discussed and debated by a broad spectrum of church leaders and members. (AGRCON13)

100) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The theological and biblical implications of important decisions are always thoroughly and explicitly discussed. (AGRCON14)

101) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - It can't be said of our church that "some members seem to have a lot more influence over policy than others." (AGRCON15)

105) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Members are encouraged to discover their particular gifts for ministry and service to the church and provided the necessary training and resources to develop them. (AGRCON19)

106) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - It's important in our congregation for the pastor to participate regularly in continuing education. (AGRCON20)

107) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - It's easy to summarize for visitors and non-members how our congregation differs from other congregations in the area. (AGRCON21)

111) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Disagreements and conflicts are dealt with openly rather than hushed up or hidden behind closed doors. (AGRCON25)

112) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - The predominant attitude of the membership is that conflict and disagreement can be a positive force toward growth rather than something to be avoided or suppressed. (AGRCON26)

113) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There's considerable acceptance and appreciation of differing opinions and beliefs among members. (AGRCON27)

115) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - Most members view change in policies and programs as a necessary and desirable dynamic in our church's life. (AGRCON29)

116) How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement describing your congregation - There would be little negative reaction among members to experimenting with the style or order of Sunday worship. (AGRCON30)

121) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity. - Maps out objectives and plans the overall church strategy and program. (PASPER1)

122) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Teaches and works directly with children. (PASPER2)

124) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Ministers to the sick, dying, and bereaved. (PASPER4)

125) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Counsels with people facing the major decisions of life; marriage, vocation. (PASPER5)

126) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Frequently communicates the importance and the possibilities of ministry by church members. (PASPER6)

127) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Fosters fellowship at church gatherings. (PASPER7)

128) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Teaches and works directly with young people. (PASPER8)

129) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Identifies and encourages the use of members' gifts and talents. (PASPER9)

130) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Talks with individuals about their spiritual development. (PASPER10)

131) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Visits new residents and recruits new members. (PASPER11)

132) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Supplies ideas for new activities and projects. (PASPER12)

133) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Works with congregational boards and committees. (PASPER13)

134) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Recruits, trains, and assists lay leaders and teachers. (PASPER14)

135) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Manages the church office; records, correspondence, information center. (PASPER15)

136) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Develops confidence and feelings of self-worth in church members. (PASPER16)

138) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Follows a definite schedule of reading and study. (PASPER18)

139) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Promotes and creates enthusiasm for church activities. (PASPER19)

140) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Maintains a disciplined life of prayer and personal devotion. (PASPER20)

141) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Cooperates with other professionals in the community. (PASPER21)

142) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Helps manage church finances. (PASPER22)

143) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Administers baptism and communion; conducts weddings and sacred rites. (PASPER23)

144) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Participates in district/synod activities. (PASPER24)

145) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Clearly articulates a dream or goal for the congregation. (PASPER25)

146) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Teaches and works directly with adults. (PASPER26)

147) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Counsels with people about their moral and personal problems. (PASPER27)

148) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Cultivates his home and personal life. (PASPER28)

149) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Participates in community projects and organizations. (PASPER29)

150) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Mixes socially to develop contacts. (PASPER30)

151) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Maintains harmony, handles troublemakers, averts or resolves problems. (PASPER31)

152) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Assists victims of social neglect or injustice. (PASPER32)

153) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Speaks to community and civic groups. (PASPER33)

154) Listed below are a number of activities that pastors perform. Please indicate how important you think it is that the pastor of your church perform that activity - Visits regularly in the homes of the congregation. (PASPER34)

197) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Getting inactive or delinquent members involved in the church again. (DIFAREA1)

198) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Administration - managing staff time and resources. (DIFAREA2)

199) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Dealing with conflict between members, members and staff, etc. (DIFAREA3)

200) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Counseling members in times of crisis. (DIFAREA4)

201) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Dealing with a "maintenance mindset" that prevents growth. (DIFAREA5)

202) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Working with youth. (DIFAREA6)

203) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Training lay members for evangelism. (DIFAREA7)

204) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Applying theology to various situations. (DIFAREA8)

205) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Balancing roles of "pastor," "husband," and "father." (DIFAREA9)

206) ASKED ONLY OF PASTORS: For most pastors there are certain areas of their ministry which seem to present special difficulties. Below are some areas frequently mentioned by parish pastors as the most difficult aspects of their job. Please select the three areas which you find most difficult and rank them. - Other. (DIFARE10)